Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism
Publication Date: November 1, 2017
Key takeaways
Patients should be assessed preoperatively for patient and procedure-related VTE risk factors.
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Mechanical VTE prophylaxis should be implemented in a safe and effective manner.
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Pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis should be implemented in a safe and effective manner.
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Instructions should be provided to the patient and the patient’s designated caregiver regarding prevention of VTE and prescribed prophylactic measures.
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Personnel responsible for the health care organization’s quality management program should evaluate the outcomes of VTE prophylaxis and protocol compliance.
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Overview
Title
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism
Authoring Organization
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Publication Month/Year
November 1, 2017
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Hospital, Operating and recovery room
Intended Users
Surgical technologist, nurse, medical techologist technician, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Prevention
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D054556 - Venous Thromboembolism
Keywords
VTE, Venous Thromboembolism